Name: Mango Chicken with Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 whole mango (peeled and diced); ⅓ cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 1-2 tablespoons fresh, finely chopped jalapeno; 1 tablespoon fresh, finely chopped cilantro; 1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; ½ cup mango juice; 3 tablespoons light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons vinegar (white or apple cider); 1 teaspoon corn starch; 1 clove garlic (finely minced); ¼ teaspoon fresh, finely minced ginger; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 lb chicken breasts (2 large or 3 small, cut into ¾” cubes); to taste salt and pepper; 3 cups cooked rice; to serve lime wedges

Description

A delicious and vibrant dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and tangy mango sauce, served with fresh mango salsa.

Ingredients

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1 whole mango (peeled and diced)
⅓ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1–2 tablespoons fresh, finely chopped jalapeno
1 tablespoon fresh, finely chopped cilantro
1–2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
½ cup mango juice
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar (white or apple cider)
1 teaspoon corn starch
1 clove garlic (finely minced)
¼ teaspoon fresh, finely minced ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oil
1 lb chicken breasts (2 large or 3 small, cut into ¾” cubes)
to taste salt and pepper
3 cups cooked rice
to serve lime wedges

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Instructions

Combine mango, pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a medium bowl. Stir and add additional lime juice if desired. Refrigerate until ready to use.
In a large glass measuring cup, whisk together mango juice, brown sugar, vinegar, corn starch, garlic, ginger, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Season the cubed chicken lightly with salt and pepper and add to the skillet, flipping to brown on each side (about 2-3 minutes per side).
Add the sauce to the skillet and cook and stir until thickened and chicken is cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
Add ¾ cup hot, cooked rice to each bowl and top with ¼ of the chicken and sauce. Add mango salsa as desired and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

This dish can be adjusted based on your spice preference by altering the amount of jalapeno.
For a sweeter salsa, consider adding a touch of honey or more mango.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 450
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 65g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 85mg